A man contracted a "flesh-eating" infection, necrotizing fasciitis, after a family member bit his leg. Donnie Adams survived, but his doctor Fritz Brink said he came close to organ failure and sepsis.

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Mosquito bites can cause significant discomfort and itching in children, sometimes leading to an exaggerated allergic reaction known as skeeter syndrome. The article outlines steps for treating bites, ...